{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-the-atlantic-9781472145918","title":"A Brief History of the Atlantic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Atlantic Ocean has a rich history of significant events that have shaped humanity, and Jeremy Black's book explores its evolution to become one of the world's most important oceans. It covers topics such as the bravery of those who attempted to cross the ocean before Columbus, the beginnings of slavery, the struggle for control between empires, the development of technology, the Falkland War, and the Cold War. The book also highlights the challenges the Atlantic faces today due to climate change, pollution, and the economic rise in the Indo-Pacific world. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 02 June 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Little, Brown Book Group\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Atlantic Ocean has been a witness to some of the most significant historical events that have profoundly impacted human civilization throughout its existence. In this comprehensive and accessible book, Jeremy Black takes readers on a journey through the evolution of the Atlantic, transforming it into one of the most important oceans in the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack delves into the significance of the Atlantic in global history, exploring various topics such as the brave individuals who ventured to cross the ocean before Columbus, the emergence of slavery from 1400 to 1600, the intense rivalry between empires in the 1600s, the technological advancements that accompanied the introduction of steamships and telegraph cables, the pivotal Battle of the Falkland Islands, and the Cold War. Additionally, Black touches upon the current state of the Atlantic, highlighting the challenges it faces due to urgent global issues such as climate change, pollution, and the complexities of the economic rise in the Indo-Pacific region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those who have ever yearned to delve deeper into the mysteries and complexities of this renowned and vital ocean, this concise and informative history serves as a valuable resource, standing as one of the first of its kind to chronicle its journey toward becoming a well-established world ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 230g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 126 x 197 x 23 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781472145918\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeremy Black","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44097657471226,"sku":"9781472145918","price":9.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1654859792784_book.jpg?v=1655096251","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/a-brief-history-of-the-atlantic-9781472145918","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}